Honkai: Star Rail Herta Team Guide

The Herta isn't entirely new to Honkai: Star Rail players; many anticipated her arrival, especially given the familiarity of her puppet counterparts used in team compositions since launch. Unlike characters like Fugue or Imbibitor Lunae, The Herta retains her 4-star version's path and element, but her gameplay differs significantly. Her kit centers around accumulating "Interpretation" stacks, gained when allies attack enemies, drastically amplifying her damage. To maximize her potential, prioritize teams with frequent AoE attacks, especially follow-up attacks, for efficient stack generation.

Her bonus ability, "Message From Beyond the Veil," grants allies 80% increased Crit DMG with another Erudition character present, making her ideal for duo DPS compositions. Below are optimal team pairings to leverage her unique playstyle.

The Herta + Jade + Robin + Lingsha

Best Premium Team Composition

This team—Jade, Robin, and Lingsha alongside The Herta—is exceptionally strong. Jade, an ideal Erudition partner, frequently performs AoE attacks, synergizing perfectly with The Herta's stacking mechanic. Her follow-up attacks, especially when The Herta is the Debt Collector, rapidly generate stacks. Lingsha provides crucial sustain, maintaining high HP for allies, vital since The Herta's HP is periodically drained. Her AoE follow-up attacks further boost stack generation. Aventurine is a strong alternative, but his bouncing attack may be less consistent than Lingsha's. Huo Huo or Fu Xuan offer additional support, though their attacks aren't as frequent. Robin excels as a buffer, enhancing follow-up attacks and providing DMG buffs, invaluable in challenging content. Sunday or Ruan Mei are viable alternatives.

Team Roles

• The Herta: Main/Sub DPS
• Jade: Sub-DPS, Support
• Robin: Support, Buffer
• Lingsha: Sub-DPS, Healer, Debuffer

The Herta + Herta + Remembrance Trailblazer + Gallagher

Best F2P Team Composition

This F2P team utilizes both Herta versions. While Herta's follow-up attacks depend on enemies' HP being below 50%, they effectively stack Interpretation. Serval is a strong 4-star alternative. Remembrance Trailblazer, particularly effective in Ice DPS situations, deals True DMG and buffs Crit DMG. Pela offers a strong alternative, debuffing enemies and performing AoE attacks. Tingyun provides ATK and Energy buffs but lacks AoE capabilities. Gallagher's SP-positive playstyle and AoE Ultimate offer consistent value.

Team Roles

• The Herta: Main/Sub DPS
• Herta: Sub-DPS
• Remembrance Trailblazer: Support, Sub-DPS, Buffer
• Gallagher: Healer, Debuffer